Sep 24, 2023

Nicholas J. Borrell passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 88. He was born on July 11, 1935 in the Bronx, New York.

Cremation Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 4001 Sebring Parkway Sebring, FL 33870 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

Sep 22, 2023

Howard T. (Tom) Waggoner, 77, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, September 22, 2023.  He was born on April 21, 1946 in Roseville, Michigan to Harold Arthur Waggoner and Ilo Mae Burnett Waggoner.  Tom was preceded in death by both of his Parents, Brother - Harold Lee Waggoner, Sisters - Mary Catherine...

Sep 21, 2023

Francais Louise Weddle went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 21. Fran was born in Arthur, MO on March 6, 1928, in the home of her grandparents. She is affectionately known as “Aunt Fran” (Tia Fran) by the many ABWE Missionary Kids (MKs) she taught and mentored in Peru. Raised in a Christian...

Sep 18, 2023

Jonathan Reed Bowman passed away unexpectedly in Sebring on Sept 18, 2023. Born in 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, Reed grew up in Westchester County, New York, with parents who encouraged his outdoor interests. Against the odds, he survived cancer as a teenager and, with renewed vigor, he embraced life-long wilderness adventure. His young adult experiences as a backcountry ranger...

Sep 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Danielle Frances Amandi (Neely) announces her death on September 18, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 74. It is with great joy however to announce that she is now with her Lord Jesus Christ whom she loved and served. Danielle was born on June 3,1949 in Olean, NY...

Sep 17, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Bass, age 75, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on August 1, 1948 to Clyde Hicks and Lillie Bell Hicks in Port St. Joe, FL. Elizabeth retired after 34 years from Gen Pac to be a stay at home Mema. She was a loving wife...

Sep 16, 2023

Eliseo Perez passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 91. The son of Felipe Perez and Erasma Carrion. He was born on August 4, 1932 in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. Eliseo was self-employed in the real estate industry and has been a resident of Sebring for over 25 years, having come from Philadelphia,...

Sep 16, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" Leek, 68 of Sebring, Fl. Died Saturday, September 16th 2023 in Sebring, Fl. She is proceeded in death by her husband Robert Leek and both of her parents Herbert and Marie Herrin. Also proceeded in death by 2 brothers Buddy and Michael Herrin, along with 4 sisters, Marlene Waring, Bonnie Colson, Sandra Smith, and Molly Ownby. She...

Sep 12, 2023

Denee Lynn Garrett, of Sebring, Fla., passed away Sept. 12, 2023. Born Jan. 28, 1975, in McAllen, Texas, Denee was fiercely loyal to her family and friends. She grew up in Indiantown, Fla., and graduated from South Fork High School, class of 1993. Her giving nature led her to earn her nursing degree at South Florida State College. She...

Sep 12, 2023

Muriel Joan Romig passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in Avon Park, Florida at the age of 92. The daughter of Otto and Margaret (Brunke) Hering. She was born on August 19, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. She worked as a bookkeeper, was of Lutheran faith and has been a resident of Highlands County since 1987, having come from...

Sep 11, 2023

David Evans O’Brien loved God’s Word. He loved to preach it. He loved to help people better understand the Bible, especially the Old Testament. He brought the Word to life in fresh ways in the pulpit, in the classroom, and in conversation. He was a pastor who taught the Bible, and a teacher who pastored his students. He was...

Sep 11, 2023

Donna Maria McFarland passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 70. The daughter of Louie and Dathel (Parker) Davis. She was born on September 3, 1953 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She worked in the food service industry, was of Baptist faith, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2022, having...

Sep 10, 2023

Christian Wade Williamson passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 55. The son of Murray and Gail (Harley) Williamson. He was born on December 16, 1967 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Christian worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry and has been a resident of Sebring for 2 years. His...

Sep 8, 2023

Helen Rose Albright (Welch), age 94, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Friday, September 08, 2023. She was born September 28, 1928 in Avon Park, FL to the late J. Frank and Rosa Welch.

Helen graduated from Avon Park High School in 1946, followed by a degree from Freed-Hardeman University in 1948.

Helen brought joy...

Sep 8, 2023

Randle “Randy” Dale Jordon, age 69, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023.  He was born October 20, 1953 in Avon Park, FL to Paul Dale and Betty (Bowyer) Jordon.  Randy worked as a jeweler alongside his late father at Jordon and Son Jewelers.  He was a member and past elder of the Avon Park Church...

Sep 8, 2023

Roberta “Bobbi” I. Holstein-Durfee passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 86. The daughter of Edward J. and Florence I. (Remington) Bailey. Bobbi worked as a secretary in the veterinarian industry, was a member of the Church of Buttonwood Bay, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2003, having come from...

Sep 6, 2023

Dina Marie DiGrazia-Curtin passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 56 surrounded by family. She is the daughter of Thomas Sam DiGrazia (deceased) and Eleanor Angela DiGrazia. She was born on August 12, 1967 in Rochester, New York. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and a resident...

Sep 6, 2023

Richard Derespina, age 90, of Sebring, Florida, passed away September 6, 2023.  He was born March 7, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York to Angelo Charles Derespina and Catherine O’Donell.  Richard is survived by his Daughters – Lori Derespina of Sebring, Florida; Gina Jacobson of Lewes, Delaware; Robert Derespina; Carl Derespina; and Richard Derespina. He was preceded in death by...

Sep 5, 2023

Walter A. Cheney passed September 7, 2023 to be with his wife, Anita Cheney, who passed three weeks earlier. Married 79 years, they are survived by 5 daughters, Gloria Vailliant, Barbara and her husband, Jim Jordan, Beverly and her husband, Peter Smith, who all live in Avon Park, Priscilla and her husband, David Chase of Sebring and Kathy and...

Sep 5, 2023

Walter Edward Horman, age 84, of Sebring, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  He was born August 21, 1939 in Frederick, MD to Walter William Harrington and Grace Cathryn (Winpigler) Horman.  He was a Farmer, Southern Baptist, and has been a resident of Sebring, FL since 2005, coming from Seymour, MO.  Walter is survived by his Daughters –...